About FIRE 20/20
Who We Are
FIRE 20/20 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We connect Fire/EMS with their multicultural communities to increase the reach and effectiveness of diversity recruitment and retention, emergency response, and community risk reduction programs.
Leaders from both Fire/EMS and business guide our work. Their experiences and wisdom help keep our programs and services based on the most current, relevant, useful information, and best practices. Learn more about who we are by clicking on the links below.
FIRE 20/20 Team
Executive Director Larry Sagen founded FIRE 20/20 in 2005. He has worked in marketing, community organizing, organizational development, and change management for 30 years.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of Fire/EMS and business leaders from around the country.They share a commitment to diversity and inclusion in both principle and action.
Advisory Panel
We greatly appreciate the perspectives and straight-forward feedback that our diverse Advisory Panel provides.
Virtual Faculty
Central to the success of our workshops are the contributions of our Virtual Faculty. These respected Fire/EMS professionals share their experiences through video interviews.
Partners
We partner with media outlets, Fire/EMS associations, and other non-profits that share an investment in building a diverse new generation of fire and EMS personnel.
Our Sponsors
The contributions of sponsors like PBI help make our services available to Fire/EMS departments across the nation.
